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Trainers Toolbox

Mirna Smidt

Keep sharpening your skills as a trainer, facilitator, educator. Discover new tools & perspectives for creating meaningful, memorable workshops. New episodes every second Tuesday.

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42 episodes

  1. #42 - How to Become a Better Storyteller (and Storysharer) with Nimarta Verma 40:56
  2. #41 - How to Keep Up With Trends in Training & Learning 25:41
  3. #40 - Building Trust from the First Minute of Your Workshop with Jan Keck 59:15
  4. #39 - The AI-Proof Trainer: 5 Human Skills AI Won't Replace 21:35
  5. #38 - Why Images Reach What Words Miss - with Max from metaFox 44:04
  6. #37 - Why Every Trainer Should Work with Strengths - with Tobi from metaFox 48:36
  7. #36 - The Most Overlooked Thing About Emotions in Workshops 14:35
  8. #35 - Rethinking Icebreakers: What Actually Makes Them Work - with Hande Akpinar 57:21
  9. #34 - Strengths Overused: What to Do When Your Strengths Become Your Weaknesses 29:14
  10. #33 - How to Be Authentic as a Trainer - with Said Saddouk 52:04
  11. #32 – 6 Brain-Based Tips To Make Your Workshop Stickier 21:04
  12. #31 - Insights from SessionLab’s State of Facilitation Report - with Deborah Rim Moiso 58:30
  13. #30 - The Sailboat Metaphor: A Powerful Tool to Work with Strengths 22:52
  14. #29 - How to Facilitate Better Using Miro - with Carolina Poll 53:38
  15. #28 - Can Introverts Be Great Trainers? (Yes - Here's How) 23:52
  16. #27 - How to Create a Bold Vision - with Paula Amiama 54:44
  17. #26 - The 4 Keys That Turn Learning Into Real Change & Results 28:11
  18. #25 - Using the 4 Seasons Framework in Life & Workshops 23:41
  19. #24 - Managing Group Energy: Keep Your Participants Engaged & Focused 43:06
  20. #23 - Protect Your Wellbeing as a Trainer: 7 Foundations to Keep You Flourishing 48:11
  21. #22 - 7 Workshop Traps That Quietly Sabotage Learning 25:28
  22. #21 - New Trainer? 7 Tips To Make Your First Workshop a Success 29:38
  23. #20 - Designing With Intentionality For Better Workshops 21:49
  24. # 19 - Self Check-in: Reset Your Focus & Energy In Under a Minute 22:41
  25. #18 - How To Handle Difficult Situations In a Workshop 46:33
  26. #17 - Follow-up That Works: Turn Learning Into Action 22:47
  27. #16 - Workshop Opening: Grab Attention & Build Engagement 33:54
  28. #15 - Flow: The Secret Ingredient For Effortless Learning 26:44
  29. #14 - Designing Emotional Journeys For Deeper Learning 36:16
  30. #13 - Metaphors In Workshops: How I Use Them And Examples I Love 27:48
  31. #12 - Books: Best Storytelling Books For Trainers & Insights From Them 37:48
  32. #11 - The Trainer’s Guide To Storytelling (In Workshops) 29:10
  33. #10- Fantastic Stories And How To Find Them 32:10
  34. #9- How To Close Your Workshop Well & Make Learning Last 28:07
  35. #8- Building Trust And Connection At The Beginning Of Your Workshop 33:11
  36. #7- Time Management Tips For Trainers: Simple Ideas To Avoid Disaster 39:39
  37. #6-(For Trainers) Effectively Manage Your Energy In Workshops & Life 34:27
  38. #5-How To Kickstart & Advance Your Career As A Freelance Trainer 31:03
  39. #4-The 8 Play Personalities: A Trainer's Guide To Meaningful Play 36:16
  40. #3-Challenging Not Overwhelming: How to Find The Learning Sweet Spot 28:21
  41. #2-Seven Dimensions Of Facilitation To Balance In Your Workshops 34:02
  42. # 1-Creating Meaningful & Memorable Moments in Workshops & Events 28:38